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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement for the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Oil filter

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Let's see how to perform the routine maintenance service by replacing the engine oil and oil filter on the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. First, raise the vehicle and begin removing the plastic cover found under the engine; unscrew the oil drain bolt and let it drain into a container for about ten minutes, as shown in the video.

At this point, unscrew the oil filter cartridge and replace it with a new one, screwing it in and tightening it gently; finally, pour in the new engine oil, using the quantity specified in the owner's manual!


Updated on 26 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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